German word

Gospel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɔspəl/

Meaning

  • masculine noungospel music

Example

Ich höre gern Gospel im Radio.

I enjoy listening to gospel music on the radio.

Illustration for Gospel (gospel music)

More examples

Der Gospelchor probt jeden Donnerstag.

The gospel choir rehearses every Thursday.

Core concept

A group sings together in a church setting, combining rich harmonies with an openly devotional message.

Common phrases

  • Gospelchor

    gospel choir

  • Gospelmusik

    gospel music

  • Gospelalbum

    gospel album

Similar words

Gospelmusik: Gospel music in general, including songs performed in the gospel style.
Gospelchor: A choir formed to sing gospel music.
Gospellied: A single gospel song.

Definition in German

Gospel ist eine Musikrichtung aus afroamerikanischen Kirchen, gekennzeichnet durch mehrstimmigen, gefühlvollen Gesang und religiöse Texte.

Word origin

The German word follows English gospel, inherited from Old English godspel for "good news"; its music sense became established through African American church traditions.

Usage tips

  • German Gospel refers specifically to the music genre, whereas Evangelium means the Christian gospel as a message or book, not usually the musical style.

Other meanings

  • gospel songnoun

Related words

  • Gospelchorgospel choirnoun
  • Gospelmusikgospel musicnoun

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